Best Pokémon for PvE in Pokémon Go June 14, 2019
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Relevant types:
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Not Relevant types:
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Pokémon with barred names mean that there are either not still not available in the game, or that it is worthwhile to wait a Community Day before evolving it.
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Moves with symbol † are legacy and unavailable.
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means that the Pokémon can mega-evolve at generation 6.
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Neutral DPS, Effective Health, and TDO are computated for Pokémon at level 40, with perfect IVs.
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Neutral DPS (Damage per Second) represents how much damage a Pokémon can make in a second. It depends on the Pokémon’s attack stat (base ATT + ATT
IV)×0.7903, on the Pokemon’s fast and charged moves and on the "Same Type Attack Bonus" (STAB, 25% damage boost of a move when it is the same type as one of
the types of the Pokémon using the move). They define the damages and the necessary energy for realising the damages.
DPS≤12.5 not an attacker
12.5<DPS≤16 a good attacker (but privilege ATT IV = 15, and level up to 35)
DPS>16 excellent attacker
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The Effective Health (EH) is computed via the formula:
EH = (base DEF + DEF IV)× (base HP + HP IV) ×
0.7903
2
900
EH≤25 very fragile
25<EH≤30 fragile but viable
30<EH≤35 bulky
EH>35 very bulky
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TDO (Total Damage Output) represents how much damage a Pokémon can make before it faints. It is computed via the formula: TDO = DPS × EH.
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Useful ressources
Base Statistics Base Statistics for generations 5 to 7 Comprehensive DPS/TDO spreadsheet Raid simulator
Fighting
Machamp Hariyama
Ideal moveset
Counter (12) Counter (12)
Dynamic Punch (90) Dynamic Punch (90)
ATT
234
209
DEF
159
114
HP
207
302
DPS
16.21
15.19
Effective Health
26.81
28.38
TDO
434.6
431.1
Weaknesses
Comments Best fighting Pokémon
until gen 5
Bulkier, less DPS
Other viable alternatives: Breloom (more DPS than Machamp, but very low EH), Mewtwo (with Focus Blast, DPS: 13.64, good EH, and not weak to moves)
Generation 5 competitor: Conkeldurr (higher DPS&TDO than Machamp)
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid bosses:
Ghost
Giratina (O) Gengar Mewtwo
Ideal moveset
Shadow Claw (9) Lick
†
(5) / S.Claw
†
(9) Psycho Cut (5)
Shadow Ball (100) Shadow Ball (100) Shadow Ball
†
(100)
ATT
225
261
300
DEF
187
149
182
HP
284
155
214
DPS
15.81
18.11
15.23
Effective Health
41.91
19.35
31.31
TDO
662.8
350.4
476.9
Weaknesses
Comments Its amazing bulk and
moves make it the ghost
King.
Very fragile. Do not
use against counters with
moves.
Worse Giratina. DPS cor-
rected for opponents
Generation 5 competitor: Chandelure (more DPS&TDO than Gengar, but still fragile)
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid bosses:
Dark
Darkrai Tyranitar Weawile
Ideal moveset
Snarl (12) Bite (6) Feint Attack (10)
Shadow Ball (100) Crunch (70) Foul Play (70)
ATT
285
251
243
DEF
198
207
171
HP
172
225
172
DPS
16.8
14.28
15.13
Effective Health
27.64
36.97
24.14
TDO
464.4
527.8
365.1
Weaknesses
Comments Best Pokémon Bulkier, less DPS Its typing makes it useful
versus moves.
Generation 5 competitors: Hydreigon (similar to Tyranitar), Zoroark (as fragile as Weawile)
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid bosses:
Dragon
Rayquaza Salamence Palkia Dragonite Dialga
Ideal moveset
Dragon Tail (15) Dragon Tail (15) Dragon Tail (15) Dragon Tail (15) Dragon Breath (6)
Outrage (110) Outrage
†
(110) Draco Meteor (150) Outrage (110) Draco Meteor (150)
ATT
284
277
280
263
275
DEF
170
168
215
198
211
HP
213
216
189
209
205
DPS
18.68
18.27
17.91
17.23
17.09
Effective Health
29.27
29.33
32.56
33.11
34.51
TDO
546.8
535.9
583.2
570.5
589.7
Weaknesses
Comments Rayquaza faces heavy
competition
Similar to Rayquaza, less
DPS
Double resistance to
and moves
Worse Rayquaza No weakness
Other viable alternatives: Garchomp (same DPS as Dragonite, more TDO, however, it is more interesting as type Pokémon), Latios (less DPS than Dialga)
Generation 5 competitors: Haxorus (more fragile than Rayquaza), Zekrom, Reshiram (same DPS as Salamence, but bulkier)
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid bosses:
Ice
Mamoswine Glaceon Weawile Mewtwo
Ideal moveset
Powder Snow (6) Frost Breath (10) Ice Shard (12) Psycho Cut (5)
Avalanche (90) Avalanche (90) Avalanche (90) Ice Beam (90)
ATT
247
238
243
300
DEF
146
205
171
182
HP
242
163
172
214
DPS
16.02
15.08
15.13
13.41
Effective Health
28.72
27.18
24.14
31.31
TDO
459.9
409.7
370.1
419.9
Weaknesses
Comments The undisputed ice King. Inferior to Mamoswine. Similar to Glaceon Bulky, less DPS. Interest-
ing versus Groudon.
Generation 5 competitor: Kyurem (same DPS as Mamoswine, but slightly bulkier with the weakness)
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid bosses:
Rock
Ramparos Tyranitar Rhyperior
Ideal moveset
Smack Down (16) Smack Down
†
(16) Smack Down (16)
Rock Slide (80) Stone Edge (100) Stone Edge (100)
ATT
295
251
241
DEF
109
207
190
HP
219
225
251
DPS
18.41
14.41
13.98
Effective Health
20.14
36.97
37.84
TDO
370.8
532.6
529
Weaknesses
Comments Monstruous DPS, but
fragile
Great bulk and good DPS Less DPS than Tyranitar.
Potential Community Day
Generation 5 competitors: Archeops (as fragile as Ramparos), Terrakion (as bulky as Tyranitar, but more DPS)
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid bosses:
Ground
Groudon Garchomp Rhyperior Mamoswine
Ideal moveset
Mud Shot (5) Mud Shot (5) Mud Slap (15) Mud Slap (15)
Earthquake (120) Earthquake (120) Earthquake (120) Bulldoze (80)
ATT
270
261
241
247
DEF
228
193
190
146
HP
205
239
251
242
DPS
13.96
13.67
12.66
13.12
Effective Health
37.10
36.66
37.84
28.72
TDO
517.8
501.2
478.9
376.8
Weaknesses
Comments The ground King, in com-
petition with Garchomp
Potential Community Day Worse Groudon Good DPS
Generation 5 competitors: Landorus (as good as Garchomp), Excadrill
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid bosses:
Electric
Raikou Magnezone Electivire Mewtwo
Ideal moveset
Thunder Shock (5) Spark (6) Thunder Shock (5) Psycho Cut (5)
Wild Charge (90) Wild Charge (90) Wild Charge (90) Thunderbolt (80)
ATT
241
238
249
300
DEF
195
205
163
182
HP
207
172
181
214
DPS
16.13
15.68
16.74
14.82
Effective Health
32.36
28.55
24.21
31.31
TDO
522
447.6
405.2
464.1
Weaknesses
Comments Balance stats: great DPS
and TDO
Tons of resistance, giv-
ing a high TDO when ex-
ploited
Amazing DPS, but fragile Inferior to Raikou
Other viable alternatives : Zap dos (its problem is its weakness)
Generation 5 competitors: Zekrom (more DPS&TDO than Raikou, but has the weakness), Thundurus (as fragile as Electivire, with the weakness)
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid bosses:
Grass
Roserade Venusaur Sceptile Exeggutor (A)
Ideal moveset
Rasor Leaf (13) Vine Whip (7) Bullet Seed (8) Bullet Seed (8)
Grass Knot (90) Frenzy Plant
†
(100) Frenzy Plant
†
(100) Solar Beam (180)
ATT
243
198
223
230
DEF
185
189
169
153
HP
155
190
171
216
DPS
15.78
14.78
15.43
13.82
Effective Health
23.60
29.01
23.75
26.93
TDO
372.4
429
368.5
371.8
Weaknesses
Comments Great DPS Good DPS and excellent
TDO
Similar to Roserade Double resistance to
moves
Generation 5 competitors: None
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid bosses:
Water
Kyogre Swampert Feraligatr Gyarados
Ideal moveset
Waterfall (16) Water Gun (5) Waterfall (16) Waterfall (16)
Hydro Pump (130) Hydro Cannon
†
(90) Hydro Cannon
†
(90) Hydro Pump (130)
ATT
270
208
205
237
DEF
228
175
188
186
HP
205
225
198
216
DPS
15.91
15.61
14.79
14.23
Effective Health
37.10
31.65
30.01
32.22
TDO
590.3
494
443.9
458.5
Weaknesses
Comments The king of the sea Inferior to Kyogre. Poten-
tial Community Day
Worse Swampert Useful versus Ground
type Pokémon (such as
Groudon)
Generation 5 competitors: None
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid bosses:
Fire
Moltres Entei Blaziken Charizard
Ideal moveset
Fire Spin (14) Fire Spin (14) Fire Spin (14) Fire Spin (14)
Overheat (160) Overheat (160) Blast Burn
†
(110) Blast Burn
†
(110)
ATT
251
235
240
223
DEF
181
171
141
173
HP
207
251
190
186
DPS
16.27
15.50
17.25
15.88
Effective Health
30.20
34.34
22.19
26.22
TDO
491.4
532.3
379.4
416.3
Weaknesses
Comments Good DPS & TDO Bulkier than Moltres Amazing DPS, but fragile Worse Moltres
Generation 5 competitors: Reshiram (higher DPS&TDO than Moltres), Chandelure (high DPS, but fragile), Volcarona (high DPS), Darmanitan (high DPS, but fragile)
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid bosses:
Steel
Metagross Dialga
Ideal moveset
Bullet Punch (9) Metal Claw (8)
Meteor Mash
†
(100) Iron Head (60)
ATT
257
275
DEF
228
211
HP
190
205
DPS
17.98
15.97
Effective Health
34.57
34.51
TDO
621.7
551
Weaknesses
Comments Best Pokémon for
generations
Worse Metagross
Generation 5 competitor: Excadrill (worse Metagross)
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid bosses:
Fairy
Gardevoir Togekiss Granbull
Ideal moveset
Confusion (20) Air Slash (14) Snarl (12)
Dazzling Gleam (100) Dazzling Gleam (100) Play Rough (90)
ATT
237
225
212
DEF
196
217
131
HP
169
198
207
DPS
15.09
13.86
13.48
Effective Health
26.81
34.30
22.49
TDO
404.5
475.5
303.2
Weaknesses
Comments Best Pokémon for
generations. Could learn
a fast move in the fu-
ture through a CD.
Bulkier, good DPS. Best
fast attack is H Power.
Could learn a fast
move in the future.
A "low cost" Poké-
mon
Generation 5 competitors: None
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid bosses (only in the case they have a charged move):
Psychic (not relevant)
Mewtwo Espeon Alakazam
Ideal moveset
Confusion (20) Confusion (20) Confusion (20)
Psychic (100) Future Sight (120) Future Sight (120)
ATT
300
261
271
DEF
182
175
167
HP
214
163
146
DPS
16.56
15.62
16.04
Effective Health
31.31
23.47
20.34
TDO
518.3
366.6
326.2
Weaknesses
Comments Best Pokémon for
generations
Good DPS, a bit fragile Similar to Espeon, but
more fragile
Generation 5 competitors: None
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid bosses: Terrakion (generation 5), Virizion (generation 5)
Flying (not relevant)
Moltres Rayquaza Honchkrow
Ideal moveset
Fire Spin (14) Air Slash (14) Peck (10)
Sky Attack (80) Aerial Ace (55) Sky Attack (80)
ATT
251
284
243
DEF
181
170
103
HP
207
213
225
DPS
17.36
15.47
16.77
Effective Health
30.19
29.27
19.65
TDO
524.2
452.9
329.5
Weaknesses
Comments Best Pokémon ver-
sus Virizion
Similar to Moltres Excellent DPS, but fragile
Generation 5 competitors: Tornadus, Archeops (good DPS, but fragile)
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid boss: Virizion (generation 5)
Poison (not relevant)
Roserade Gengar Toxicroak
Ideal moveset
Poison Jab (10) Lick
†
(5) / S.Claw
†
(9) Poison Jab (10)
Sludge Bomb (80) Sludge Bomb (80) Sludge Bomb (80)
ATT
243
261
211
DEF
185
149
133
HP
155
155
195
DPS
15.85
17.33
14.37
Effective Health
23.60
19.35
21.57
TDO
374
335.2
309.9
Weaknesses
Comments Best Pokémon for
generations
Glass cannon Worse Roserade
Generation 5 competitors: None
This type is useful versus and versus the following raid boss: Virizion (generation 5)
Bug (not relevant)
Scizor Pinsir Yanmega
Ideal moveset
Fury Cutter (3) Bug Bite (5) Bug Bite (5)
X-Scissor (45) X-Scissor (45) Bug Buzz (90)
ATT
236
238
231
DEF
181
182
156
HP
172
163
200
DPS
13.76
14.07
13.63
Effective Health
25.44
24.34
25.52
TDO
350
342.4
347.8
Weaknesses
Comments Best Pokémon until
generation 5
Similar to Scizor Great versus Grass
Generation 5 competitors
:
Volcarona
(high DPS),
Genesect
(high DPS)
This type is useful versus . However,
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versus raid boss, it is more relevant to use or counters.
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versus raid boss, it is more relevant to use or counters.
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versus raid boss, it is more relevant to use counters.
10 best investments for PvE
Machamp Raikou Mamoswine Giratina (O) Metagross
Ideal moveset
Counter (12) Thunder Shock (5) Mamoswine (6) Shadow Claw (9) Bullet Punch (9)
Dynamic Punch (90) Wild Charge (90) Avalanche (90) Shadow Ball (100) Meteor Mash
†
(100)
Alternatives Conkeldurr Magnezone, Zekrom Weawile (Avalanche) Mewtwo (Shadow Ball) None
Rayquaza Tyranitar Tyranitar Roserade Kyogre
Ideal moveset
Dragon Tail (15) Smack Down (16) Bite (6) Rasor Leaf (13) Waterfall (15)
Outrage (110) Stone Edge (100) Crunch (70) Grass Knot (90) Hydro Pump (130)
Alternatives Salamence (Outrage), Ramparos, Terrakion Weawile (Foul Play), Venusaur (Frenzy Plant) Swampert (Hydro
Dragonite, Garchomp Darkrai Cannon)
Best legendary investment
Raikou Giratina (O) Darkrai Mewtwo
Ideal moveset
Thunder Shock (5) Shadow Claw (9) Snarl (12) Psycho Cut (5)
Wild Charge (90) Shadow Ball (100) Shadow Ball (100) Shadow Ball
†
(100)
Psychic / F.Blast
Alternatives Magnezone, Zekrom Mewtwo (Shadow Ball) Tyranitar, Weawile Giratina (O)
Rayquaza Kyogre Groudon Moltres
Ideal moveset
Dragon Tail (15) Waterfall (15) Mud Shot (5) Fire Spin (12)
Outrage (110) Hydro Pump (130) Earthquake (120) Sky Attack (80)
Overheat (160)
Alternatives Salamence (Outrage), Swampert (Hydro Garchomp Entei, Reshiram
Dragonite, Garchomp Cannon)
